Luxury Pastry Chef de Partie — High-Volume Desserts

Hospitality Hire; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals on duty

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead daily pastry production in a high-volume luxury kitchen. You will prepare pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods to established recipes and presentation standards.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary or pastry qualification with 2–3 years of pastry experience, and is capable of guiding Demi and Commis Chefs while maintaining top-level food safety and hygiene across all pastry items.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary or pastry qualification or recognised professional chef training
• 2–3 years’ pastry kitchen experience
• Pastry Chef de Partie level or Demi Chef de Partie – Pastry ready to progress
• Experience in 4- or 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, high-end restaurants, or high-volume pastry kitchens preferred
• Strong pastry production skills for pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods
• Solid pastry techniques, baking methods, ingredients and production processes
• Excellent presentation, finishing and plating skills
• Ability to manage and own a pastry section
• Experience preparing pastry items for restaurant service, buffets, banqueting and events
• Strong mise en place, portion control and production planning
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP
• Maintain quality, consistency and presentation during high-volume production
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a professional kitchen brigade
• Mentor Demi and Commis Chefs within pastry section
• Creative with current pastry and dessert trends
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and holidays
• South African citizen or valid work permit
• CV with professional profile image and references

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for daily pastry preparation and production of pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods
• Preparing and presenting pastry items according to established recipes and standards
• Ensuring mise en place and production requirements are completed on time
• Supporting pastry production for restaurants, buffets, banqueting, conferences and events
• Maintaining consistency, flavour, texture and presentation across pastry items
• Owning your assigned pastry section and readiness for service
• Working with Sous Chefs and kitchen brigade for smooth operations
• Developing new desserts and pastries as the hotel pursues luxury
• Guiding and supporting junior pastry staff
• Managing portion control, stock rotation and storage to minimise waste
• Maintaining food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards
• Keeping pastry area clean, organised and efficient during production and service
• Supporting other kitchen areas during peaks
• Contributing to a positive, professional kitchen culture
• Living values of teamwork, respect, innovation, accountability, passion and integrity

Skills

Pastry production

Mise en place

Food safety HACCP

Plating & presentation

Team guidance

High-volume kitchen work

Education

Culinary or Pastry qualification

Job description

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef de Partie to lead daily pastry production in a high-volume luxury kitchen. You will prepare pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods to established recipes and presentation standards.

The ideal candidate holds a culinary or pastry qualification with 2–3 years of pastry experience, and is capable of guiding Demi and Commis Chefs while maintaining top-level food safety and hygiene across all pastry items.